If ya got the monet and thats what your comfy with then ya can't go wrong. I know CA has some different gun laws than we do here in Co. I would be sure to check that stuff out first.

I have been thinking alot about the 458 Socom. The review I saw on TV claimed it hits as hard as a 45-70. I looked up the bullet spec on Midway USA's site and they were right on with that info.

Either way you go I hope you enjoy yourself. Don't be afraid to make mistakes we all do. It is all the fun of hunting!